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Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.
Research Center: Wright Patterson Medical Center in partnership with the Miami University
Location: This is a US nationwide virtual study (also open to international bases)
Lead Researcher: April Smith, Ph.D.
IRB Committee: This study has been reviewed and approved by Wright Patterson Medical Center (WPMC) Institutional Review Board (protocol FWP20190002H)
Background
Suicide is a complex and sensitive issue that is a serious public health concern. Efforts are being made to understand why a person dies by suicide in order to create effective interventions.
This research study aims to learn about the experiences and signs that precede and maintain suicidal thoughts and behavior among active-duty military members. This is a virtual research study open nationwide in the United States as well as international military bases.
Researchers are inviting adults 18 to 65 years old who serve or have served in the military to join this online study. Participants must be willing to comply with all the necessary study requirements. Compensation will be available to eligible individuals for participating in this study.
Why Participate?
- You may learn more about thoughts, mood and behavior.
- You may gain insight that would potentially improve your mental health.
- You will be compensated up to $350 for participating in this study.
- You may contribute valuable information that will benefit others who struggle with suicide in the future.
- You will be helping to advance mental health and treating suicidality research.
Your Rights
- If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
- Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law.
- Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.
Who Can Participate?
- Adults aged 18 to 65 years old who had thoughts about suicide in the past 6 months and/or have attempted suicide in the past year.
- Participants must be active duty.
- Participants must have a reliable internet capable device.
- Participants must be able to complete 1 online assessment (that includes various tasks and surveys) that would take about 45-60 minutes to complete.
- Participants must be able to complete brief online surveys (1-3 minutes) through a free app called RealLife Experience 4 times for 30 days. Participants will receive alerts when it is time to complete the survey.
- Participants must be able to attend 1-2 virtual study sessions for over approximately 4 months.
- Participants must be willing to complete 2 follow-up assessments 1 and 3 months after the main study has ended.
Please be informed that this study will hold any information that you give with utmost confidentiality and will only be used for the purpose of this research study.
About the Research Centers
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is home to the 88th Medical Group, which operates the first Cancer Care Center and the second largest medical center in the Air Force. WPMC is also accredited by The Joint Commission and provides multidisciplinary comprehensive medical care to more than 57,000 eligible military beneficiaries in the northern region. The WPMC also functions as one of the Air Force Medical Service’s primary deployment platforms and teaching hospitals.
Miami University, established in 1809, is ranked among the top 50 national public universities by U.S. News & World Report. As an original Public Ivy, Miami provides Ivy League-quality education at a public school price with an exceptional return on investment. Miami is a place where ambitious students find their purpose and prepare for a lifetime of success.
Please note:
Due to the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, the study team would like to note the following:
- This is a virtual study which means you can participate in the comfort of your own home.
- There will be no in-person visits or clinic appointments in this study.
- In this study, there is no need to have close interactions with any person.